On Tea¶
Tea leaves is the common name of the species Camellia Sinensis. The common tea types are:
- ⚫️ Black tea
- ⚪️ White tea
- 🟠 Oolong tea
- 🟢 Green tea
- 💐 Herbal tea (no tea leaves)
Tea planting¶
Criteria¶
The flavour of teas is affected by:
- S: Soil
- C: Climate
- A: Altitude
Planting areas¶
- Assam
- Darjeeling
- Ceylon / Sri Lanka
Brewing Criteria¶
98.5˚C. If water temperature is too low (e.g. ≤75˚C):
- Weak in taste (due to under-extraction)
- A thin white layer might appear on the surface
Comparison of tea¶
| Type | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
| Green tea | slightly bitter/astringent, softer, fresh | |
| Black tea | stronger flavour | |
| Earl Gray tea | flavoured with bergamot oil | |
| Herbal tea | 0% caffeine (no tea leaves) |
Storage¶
- Airtight container
- Dry environment
- Cool environment
- Don't store tea leaves at the place/container with strong scent